I've read here that a person is not locked into matching a Modem version to the Kernel version used and there may benefits in stability and battery life by using a different modem. That being said, Can a person use a GB 2.3.6 modem in a ICS XXLPH build?
The reason I'm asking is using a XXWLA4 Kernel with matching Modem and Multi CSC works for sending and receiving MMS through SMS when MMS fails on any and all ICS builds I've tried. Got to be something different in the Modem or CSC maybe?
There are a few things you should understand before flashing anything experimental.
Kernels are Android version dependent. Some can run on multiple version of GB, but you should check the release notes on a case by case basis. A GB kernel WILL NOT RUN properly on ANY ICS build, so do not go experimenting with kernels.
MODEMs on the other hand are software independent and you can run any modem with any Android version and experiment to find the best version for yourself.
I was aware about the kernels being android version dependent in order to be compatible and cannot be mixed. I did read about being able to mix or match modems without problem within different roms. What I could not find is any thing confirming that one could or could not use a GB modem within ICS.
I've been having trouble sending or receiving MMS in any Rom build I've tried other than stock kernels from sammobile. I figure its got to be something different either in the modem or CSC. I've been using only the MultiCSC packages when available as separate files. I wondered if trying a different modem, from a version that I know that works would help determine the cause being the CSC or the Modem.
Ive been using my i9100t modem from gb on ics lph thats the only way i get good reception.so yes u can.
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7tOny4 said:
Ive been using my i9100t modem from gb on ics lph thats the only way i get good reception.so yes u can.
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Thank you very much. That is exactly what I was looking for, confirmation from someone who has done it.
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My first rom i flashed was stock deodexed 2.3.5 KI3. I found the BOKG1 modem worked best for me even at work with poor reception i managed to get H. Now i am using KI8 and it seems my signal isn't so good any more...could the modems work differently on different roms? I thought they communicated more with the hardware so didn't think the software would have any effect?
You can mix and match modems and roms, some modems will be worse in your area/network.
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Have you still got the Rom you previously flashed?
If so extract the modem.bin from the Rom and flash it to your device using Odin.
There is a modem thread but not sure if the modem you want is available for download.
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I had better data connection and so on with KI4 modem on GingerMOD 0.5 (KI4 firmware, android 2.3.4)
But with GingerMod 0.6 (KI3 firmware, android 2.3.5), KI3 modem is working better.
hi
i flashed the latest stock I9100XILA2 (Italy),just flashed the csc for my country instead of italy.
I saw that the modem shipped with this latest rom (januar 2012) , XWKI1 is older then the one that came with my rom xxkk2 from november 2011,which is xwki4.
is it recommended to stick with the modem that came with the rom?like are there optimizations in that rom for that specific modem,so it works best with that rom?
Or doesnt it matter what modem one uses?
i tested both (flashed with odin),but no way to judge on the performance,because of heavy fluctuations on the local net,which gives very different results after each test run,with both modems.
Apreciate any information on this.
Thanks.
Try out a bunch of modems and use whichever gives you the best performance. You might need to test each in different locations/different times of the day & so on to get a good guide. That's what I did before I settled on the modem I've been using for the last month and half.
No need to stick to a modem that was packaged with a particular rom
thanks for your answer
which modem do you use now,or do you think is the best for you?
cheers
egalwaat said:
thanks for your answer
which modem do you use now,or do you think is the best for you?
cheers
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use LP1 or KL1 you can find them in the sticky thread in the original development thread...i am currently using LP1 and getting good signal
Like the topic says, I have an AT&T note, but T Mobile service. I recently (last night) found the wonderful work by several XDA members of which they supply us with a flashable zip that contains a radio that will give T Mo 4G data speeds.
I forget which one I finally used (there's the SGH-T989 KID radio, VKL1 radio and one called blaze). There is also a build.prop file that completely rendered my device useless (requiring an OS re-install).
I also have a few ICS modems, again the "KID" or is it "K1D" Im not sure... that, the "Blaze" version and one from the carrier "Telus". I also saw a Rodgers version floating around somewhere. I think that was really for the Galaxy S2 but it works with our Note
Anyway I am really missing ICS, I have 2.3.6 now. I need to know what is a good modem radio to flash if Im going ICS. Also whats a good ICS rom (keeping in mind the flashing of the T Mo radio)...
thanks
Roms and modems are interchangeable, meaning you can use whichever modem you want, on whichever Rom you want.
The blaze modem is what you want to use for t-mobile
Also the apn settings for t-mobile would probably be beneficial
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Roms and modems are interchangeable, meaning you can use whichever modem you want, on whichever Rom you want.
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So it doesn't matter if the Rom is gingerbread based but the modem is from an ICS build? And Vise/Versa...?
Nope
Hi Everyone! As a part of the usual process when I'm flashing a new phone, I start reading the forum to see what I can and cannot do. Believe it or not, this is the first android device that I own, every other phones weren't just mine. Now, I have two simple questions:
I've flashed some other phones, but in those I've never had to deal with modems or basebands (except from the nightmare called iPhone ), I wanted to know, the roms come with their own Basebands and Kernels or I have to flash'em separately when upgrading to a new rom, OR I can use deriberatly the modem that works best? I ask this because so far I haven't seen any indications on the ROM threads and I saw the compilation post of Modems
As of the kernel I'm not so worried, I'll simply use Siyah's kernel
Thanks!
a_lleras said:
Hi Everyone! As a part of the usual process when I'm flashing a new phone, I start reading the forum to see what I can and cannot do. Believe it or not, this is the first android device that I own, every other phones weren't just mine. Now, I have two simple questions:
I've flashed some other phones, but in those I've never had to deal with modems or basebands (except from the nightmare called iPhone ), I wanted to know, the roms come with their own Basebands and Kernels or I have to flash'em separately when upgrading to a new rom, OR I can use deriberatly the modem that works best? I ask this because so far I haven't seen any indications on the ROM threads and I saw the compilation post of Modems
As of the kernel I'm not so worried, I'll simply use Siyah's kernel
Thanks!
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There is a modems thread in the dev forum. Has a map at the bottom recommending modems
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122ninjas said:
There is a modems thread in the dev forum. Has a map at the bottom recommending modems
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Thanks for the answer, but I didn't explain myself. I saw that thread, actually I mentioned it above. I will have to test the various basebands, I live in Venezuela and there's no recommendation on the map for my country.
Now, resuming and explaining myself better, I just wanna know if Roms have their own Baseband and Kernels included (or just baseband for instance), and if there's any Baseband requirement on the roms -- Obviously there are Kernel requirements.
Thanks!
a_lleras said:
Thanks for the answer, but I didn't explain myself. I saw that thread, actually I mentioned it above. I will have to test the various basebands, I live in Venezuela and there's no recommendation on the map for my country.
Now, resuming and explaining myself better, I just wanna know if Roms have their own Baseband and Kernels included (or just baseband for instance), and if there's any Baseband requirement on the roms -- Obviously there are Kernel requirements.
Thanks!
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They come with their own kernel and you can flash over that. Fairly certain they don't have a modem but don't quote me on that. You have to get a Sammy modem for a Sammy ROM and a aosp modem for an aosp rom
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They come with their own kernel and you can flash over that. Fairly certain they don't have a modem but don't quote me on that. You have to get a Sammy modem for a Sammy ROM and a aosp modem for an aosp rom
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For clarification, the only difference in the actual modem from aosp to Sammy is the install script. The modem itself is identical.
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Thanks, exactly what I wanted to know. :good: Just had that slight doubt.
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They come with their own kernel and you can flash over that. Fairly certain they don't have a modem but don't quote me on that.
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Just to clarify this. Some roms have Aroma installer which gives various options or features to flash with your rom on the initial install. Depending on what the developer includes, different kernel and modem choices are possible.
Hello...
Sorry if my Thread have been suggested before i did not find one suggest over here
so my question is ... anyone did flash JB modem on ICS stock rom?
if yes and worked , can some one throw a link for JB modem for G.N SGH-I717 .. my single keep down almost the time :crying:
There is a search button and I've done it ..........
my addiction:Flashing.
thank you shy
i got lost in searching ... so please could you help me out !!?
Just type for modems .......im on mobile and working so i can't link you at the moment .... Try looking for ucmb4 modem for our i717
my addiction:Flashing.
I know what they say about assuming, so hopefully it only takes place on your part here, but if you're assuming newer = better, you're very wrong. If you're on ICS, you aren't going to net any improvement by going to a JB modem. I know, without a doubt, ICS modems on stock JB cause major problems, so they really are software dependent. On top of that, if you're going it hoping to increase data with another (not AT&T) provider, you're picking a horrible modem to try that with. UCMB4 is the crowned ICS king of reception & data, and the blaze modems are a close second.
Modems are independent of versions so flash any modem you want.
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Modems are independent of versions so flash any modem you want.
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This is someone who's run an ICS modem on stock jellybean for months. Trust him.
Anthony820 said:
This is someone who's run an ICS modem on stock jellybean for months. Trust him.
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Running a Bell JB modem file over JB Sandwich rom (ICS based) and it runs fine so far